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Is Zinc Cerium Oxide vegetarian?

Zinc Cerium Oxide

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Zinc Cerium Oxide is an inorganic mixed metal oxide compound of zinc and cerium, used in cosmetics primarily for its UV-filtering and abrasive properties.

INCI name Zinc Cerium Oxide
CAS number 1306-38-3
CosIng ID 60272
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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